Sports Coach – Alternative Provision (KS3 & KS4)
Monarch Education are recruiting for a Sports Coach to support learners within an Alternative Provision setting working with KS3 and KS4 students.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a passion for sport and mentoring young people. You will be working with learners who may have SEMH needs, Autism, ADHD, attachment difficulties, anxiety, and challenging behaviours, using sport and positive relationships to improve engagement, behaviour, and educational outcomes.
The successful candidate will be confident in setting clear boundaries, building rapport through humour and consistency, and supporting learners both inside and outside the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering engaging sports, fitness and physical activity sessions
- Supporting learners in lessons across a range of academic subjects, including Maths and English
- Building positive relationships and acting as a positive role model
- Managing behaviour through clear expectations, consistency and structure
- Using humour, patience and encouragement to engage hard-to-reach learners
- Supporting students with emotional regulation and social development
- Identifying triggers and implementing effective de-escalation strategies
- Encouraging participation, attendance and positive learning behaviours
- Working with small groups and on a 1:1 basis where required
- Collaborating with teaching, pastoral and safeguarding teams
- Transporting learners when required in line with the provision’s policies and procedures
Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people
- Coaching qualification, sports background or relevant experience
- Confident managing challenging behaviour and setting boundaries
- Experience supporting students with SEMH needs is desirable
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Resilient, adaptable and able to remain calm under pressure
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Business Insurance on your vehicle, as you may be required to safely transport learners
- Access to a reliable vehicle
- Passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable young people
Why Join Monarch Education?
- Flexible work opportunities
- Competitive rates of pay
- Leading provider and Government Commercial Agency (GCA)
- Free CPD and safeguarding training
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Dedicated consultant support
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives
All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled-up holiday pay.
Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to relevant pre-employment and DBS checks.
